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Trivia question ideas: Answers are in redName the famous stage actor who killed Abraham Lincoln in 1865?John Wilkes BoothWho wrote, (Around the world in Eighty Days)?Jules VerneWho is known as the father of mathematics?ArchimedesIn 1945, which American President gave orders of throwing bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?Harry S. TrumanHow many eyes does a spider have?EightWho is the author of the famous novel (Oliver Twist?)Charles DickensEvery action has an equal and opposite reaction. Who proposed this law?NewtonWhich American president ended the invasion in Iraq and began military operations?George W. BushWho’s pictured on the 50 bills of US Dollars?Ulysses S. Grant – 18th President of AmericaDuring World War 1, who was the American President?Woodrow WilsonName of the smallest state of USA?Rhode IslandAccording to size, what’s the biggest state of America?AlaskaWhen was America discovered?1492Who discovered America?Christopher ColumbusWho was the first president to live in the White House?John AdamsWhich state is Lake Winnebago situated?WisconsinWhat’s the longest river in the United States?MissouriWhich state, Mount Rushmore is located?South DakotaName the capital of Florida.TallahasseeName the countries which made up United Kingdom.England, Scotland, Northern Island, WalesWho sang the title track of the late 80’s James Bond film license to kill?Gladys KnightWhich invention is associated with Wright Brother’s?Aero planeWhich sport is also known as tenpins?BowlingAnimals who love plants and meat are known as?OmnivoresIn which film did Humphrey Bogart say, “We’ll always have Paris?”Casablanca. What do you call a group of frogs? An Army.Who was billed as the “killer of Custer” in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show?Sitting BullWhat is the world’s most venomous fish? Scorpion fish, Lion fish, Stonefish, Toadfish?Stone fish- the spines inject a poison that has been described as causing the most intense pain known to man.By what name was William F Cody better known?Buffalo BillWho was the first baseball player to have his number retired?Lou GehrigIn 1957, Elvis released a song that asked if he could please be which term of endearment below? “Oh let me be your” ______________Teddy BearIn 1966, The Troggs released this massive hit about a love that makes your heart sing. Which pet name did the rockers use in their lyrics? “You make everything groovy” _________________Wild ThingThe Beatles released "Eight Days a Week" in 1964, a song which frequently repeats this common pet name: “Ain’t got nothing but love ______________ 8 days a week. BabeThe opening lines of The Four Tops' "I Can't Help Myself" were sung out to which lover's nickname? ___________ _____________ Honey Bunch Sugar Pie35. Name this song: - #1 hit for "Tennessee" Ernie Ford in 1955“Some people say a man is made outta mudA poor man's made outta muscle and bloodMuscle and blood and skin and bonesA mind that's a-weak and a back that's strong” SIXTEEN TONSWho Sang: The Battle Of New OrleansIn 1814 we took a little tripAlong with Colonel Jackson down the mighty MississippiWe took a little bacon and we took a little beansAnd we caught the bloody British in the town of New Orleans-Artist: Johnny HortonName this song: Along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty MississippiWe took a little bacon and we took a little beansAnd we caught the bloody British in the town of New OrleansIn 1814 we took a little tripName This Song: Well I saw the thing comin' out of the skyIt had the one long horn, one big eyeI commenced to shakin' and I said "ooh-eee"It looks like a purple eater to meThe Purple People Eater38. Name This Song: Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword His truth is marching onBattle Hymn of the Republic39. In Bewitched, what part of her body does Samantha twitch to practice magic?Nose40. What color was Jeannie’s harem costume in I Dream of Jeannie?Pink41. Who was he first U.S. President to appear on television?Franklin D. Roosevelt42. What year was the first American television picture broadcast?192643. What was Tony Nelson’s job in I dream of Jeannie?Astronaut44. What TV game show featured the dreaded “Whammies”?Press Your Luck45. What was Floyd Lawson’s occupation on The Andy Griffith Show?Barber46. How long did the Hundred Years War last?116 (1337- 1453)47. Who was the first U.S. President to be impeached?Andrew Johnson48. Which founding father is known for his large signature on the United States Declaration of Independence?John Hancock49. The world’s first postage stamp was introduced in what year?184050. What famous writer was born in 1564? William Shakespeare51. How many British colonies formed the United States of America?1352. What happened on January 28, 1986?Space Shuttle Challenger exploded53. When did the Great Depression begin?October 24, 192954. What were the 1920s called in the United States?The Roaring Twenties55. What happened on July 20, 1969?First humans landed on the moon56. The sinking of what ship in 1915 eventually led to United States entering WW1?RMS Lusitania57. Which poison do apple seeds contain?Cyanide – containing about 700 mg of cyanide per kilogram, so about 100 grams of apple seeds would be enough to kill a 70-kilogram adult. However, an apple seed weighs 0.7 grams, so you would have to eat 143 seeds to get that much cyanide.58. Who was the only person in NBA history to be named Most Valuable Player, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year?Larry Bird59. What was Scrooge’s first name?Ebenezer ................
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